Phase 1
Pre-Conversion Checks
Once your car has been sourced and arrives with us, the vehicle is immediately cleaned and test-driven. This is to identify any preexisting faults and issues with the car before the work begins. If there are any issues, the client is made aware and repairs are made.
Phase 2
Dismantling
Starting off with the bonnet, our expert mechanics begin dismantling the vehicle. Each individual part that is removed is bubble wrapped, labelled, and put into the correct section on the storage rack for each bay. This avoids any confusion and damage when re-assembling the vehicle at the end of the process.
More delicate areas that need to be dismantled and removed require specialised machinery, such as the AC unit. The gas is removed safely, to avoid being leaked into the environment, and can be recycled once the car is reassembled.
Phase 3
Welding
During the welding stage parts such as the steering wheel, steering highlam bracket and box, steering position, airbags, brake booster, control pedals, and the battery and cooling system all have to be moved onto the alternate side. This also means that pipelines, wiring looms and brake cables all have to be extended so they can reach the new positions.
The parts for the conversion are always ordered from the original manufacturer to ensure both the best quality and safety for our clients. Any parts that can’t be sourced are made in-house by our expert team of engineers. These parts are all made to the same standard as the original manufacturer. Cheat sheets are created so that any spare parts can be made on demand.
At the end of the welding process, a chemical is sprayed on the new joints to test the quality and safety of the weld. The chassis is also repainted.
Phase 4
Technical & Electronics
As previously mentioned, the main wire looms are extended to suit the new welding positions. As well as this, some electrical functions need to be changed such as window wipers, electronic seats, mirrors, and headlights.
Phase 5
Upholstery & Fiber
Upholstery and fibre is another important aspect of the conversion. Our objective is to maintain the manufacturer's standard of quality. Therefore, if we can’t obtain the original manufacturer's materials, we source material that has the same texture, quality, and colour. However, if the client wishes for any custom colours or materials these can also be completed as the vehicle is going through the conversion process.
Phase 6
Assembly & Paint
Once the conversion is completed, the mechanics begin to re-assemble the vehicle using the sorted parts from the beginning of the process. A hoist is used to check under the vehicle and all bolts are reexamined to make sure they’re tight enough. Ensuring the safety of the vehicle.
Any painting that is done takes place inside the ventilated painting booth. The colours can be matched to the original manufacturer's palette. We can also mix our own colours on-site, to your own specification.
Phase 6
Final Checks
At the end of the process and before vehicle handover, the car is fully valeted to remove any dirt that may still be on the car after the conversion process. The vehicle is then taken for a test drive once again, to check the safety and quality of the build.